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DX03 NWM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,810 mi
Last recorded218,810 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 218,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 217,315 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 217,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 215,387 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 214,278 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

n/s/f hub slightly wet

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 210,257 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 205,483 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 197,284 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bumper slighty broke on n/s/f

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 197,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bumper slighty broke on n/s/f

Pass 7 Mar 2013 185,610 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 185,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 163,125 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 139,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 139,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 116,227 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

h/b warning light on dash

Fail 16 Feb 2010 116,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate starting to delaminate

h/b warning light on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2009 92,928 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,530 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 68,530 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,359 miles

Rear tyre misshaping.O/s front tyre worn very low and worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,459 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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DX03 NWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX03 NWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX03 NWM registered?

DX03 NWM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is DX03 NWM safe to buy?

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